Bromochloromethane
Buffalo Water Authority
Bromochloromethane is a tap water disinfection byproduct; it is also used as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing and as a fire extinguishing agent. Disinfection byproducts in drinking water increase the risk of cancer.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-05-29 | 480-60772-1 | ND |
2015-03-10 | 3204168 | ND |
2015-04-14 | 480-78376-1 | ND |
2015-06-10 | 3259838 | ND |
2015-09-10 | 3319685 | ND |
2015-12-08 | 3370783 | ND |
2016-05-05 | 480-99661-1 | ND |
2017-04-20 | 480-116687-2 | ND |
2018-04-10 | 480-133975-1 | ND |
2019-10-10 | 480-160719-1 | ND |